Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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